Assemble Procedure

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Fig 1: Identifying Boot At Wheel Drive Shaft

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NOTE: Ensure the seal clamp is positioned correctly in the seal groove.

Position the boot (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clip And Tripod Spider

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Install the tripot spider assembly (2) to the wheel drive shaft (3), until seated against shoulder.
Install the retaining ring (1) in the wheel drive shaft.
Place approximately half of the grease in the kit to the seal and place the remainder in the tripot housing.

Fig 3: Identifying Tripod Housing And Wheel Drive Shaft

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Install the tripod housing (1) on the wheel drive shaft (2).

Fig 4: View Of Wheel Drive Shaft Retaining Clamp, Boot And Tripod Housing

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Install the boot clamp (2) on the boot (3) for the tripod housing (1).
Install the boot clamp (4) on the boot (3) for the wheel drive (5).

Fig 5: Close Boot Clamp Until Gap Measures 2.15 mm (0.085 In)

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Using the J 35910: pliers breaker bar, torque wrench and or ratchet (1), close the boot clamp (2) until the gap (3) measures 2.15 mm (0.085 in).

Fig 6: Close Clamp Until Gap Measures 1.9 mm (0.070 In)

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Using the J 35910: pliers (3), breaker bar (5), torque wrench and or ratchet (4), close the clamp until the gap (6) measures 1.9 mm (0.070 in).
Rotate the housing in a circular motion to distribute the grease in the tripot joint.
Install the wheel drive shaft from the vehicle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement .